Best Associate Degree Programs at Missouri State University-West Plains by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Missouri State University-West Plains ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$224,279
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,761
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
+$10,708 | $44,989 | $15,761 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
-$459,267 | $21,254 | $15,761 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.